Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing) is your gateway to a career in aged care. This entry-level certification provides you with the necessary skills and knowledge to kickstart a rewarding career in the aged care industry.
This aged care course provides students with the vital information and practical skills required to care for people who require tailored support due to age, disability, or chronic disease, among other reasons.
Our comprehensive curriculum covers everything from tailored care plans to understanding legal responsibilities, ensuring you’re well-prepared for your career in aged care in Perth. You’ll also receive the nationally recognised HLTHPS006 Assist Clients with Medication as part of your certification as well as HLTWHS005 – Conduct Manual Tasks Safely certification (valued at $145) at no extra cost!
Don’t let this opportunity pass by. Enrol online now to kickstart your career in aged care services at our Perth training venue!
CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing)
$599.00 (pay just $100 deposit upfront)
195/196 Adelaide Terrace,
Perth, WA, 6004
9 Core & 6 Specialised Elective Units
Self-Paced Online Learning
Min. 5 x In-Person Workshops
120 Hours Work Placement
3 - 12 Months
Begin training as soon as you enrol
There’s nothing more rewarding than being able to provide support to someone in need. Become someone’s hero today.
To express your interest in our Perth Aged Care Course, or to request more further information, please get in contact with us.
In our Perth aged care course, students learn everything needed to care for people requiring individualised support in the aged care industry.
During this certification, students gain valuable experience in creating a tailored care plan in line with their patients’ needs, recognise healthy body systems, understanding their legal and professional responsibilities, building relationships with clients, providing emotional support, infection control policies, the need to report risk and abuse in the workplace, and more.
| Core Units | |
|---|---|
| CHCCCS031 – Provide individualised support | CHCDIV001 – Work with diverse people |
| CHCCCS038 – Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support | CHCLEG001 – Work legally and ethically |
| CHCCCS040 – Support independence and wellbeing | HLTINF006 – Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control |
| CHCCCS041 – Recognise healthy body systems | HLTWHS002 – Follow safe work practices for direct client care |
| CHCCOM005 – Communicate and work in health or community services | |
| Elective Units | Specialised Aged Care Units |
|---|---|
| CHCCCS017 – Provide Loss & Grief Support | CHCAGE011 – Provide support to people living with dementia |
| CHCCCS033 – Identify & Report Abuse | CHCPAL003 – Deliver care services using a palliative approach |
| HLTHPS006 – Assist Clients with Medication | CHCAGE013 – Work effectively in aged care |
| FREE – HLTWHS005 – Conduct Manual Tasks Safely (Statement of Attainment) | |
Getting started in our Perth Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing) is easy!
There are no previous academic or work experience requirements to enrol. However, there are some minimum eligibility requirements all students have to meet including:
Students must be at least 16 years old. Students under the age of 18 must submit a signed Parental Consent Form before starting their course.
Students must have access to a computer and reliable internet connection in order to complete any online components of your course.
Students must possess basic proficiency in written and verbal English.
Students must possess basic physical fitness to perform manual tasks such as moving patients.
In addition to your regular classes, you’ll be required to attend at least five in-person, practical sessions including your HLTWHS005 – Conduct Manual Tasks Safely course.
These sessions are designed to give you crucial hands-on experience that builds your practical knowledge and skills to effectively work in the aged care industry.
We’re all about giving you the flexibility to tailor your learning to your lifestyle. After enrolment, you’ll be able to select your practical sessions to fit around your schedule.
To complete Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing) you must complete 120 hours of vocational placement in a relevant industry workplace.
Before commencing work placement you must meet all the following requirements.
All costs associated with these requirements are the student’s responsibility.
Please note: requirements for work placement can vary in certain jurisdictions. Consult with our education team for more details prior to commencing your placement.
Domestic Students can enrol in Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing) for $599.
Students are required to pay a $100 non-refundable deposit on enrolment with the balance of the course due at a later date.
Using our convenient, secure online booking platform you can pay for your course today using any Mastercard or Visa credit or debit card.
Get in touch with our specialist enrollment team to learn more about Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing) in Perth.
Skills Training College’s Aged Care program in Perth spans at least three weeks. Completion time varies based on the student’s skill level and commitment to their at-home theoretical study and work placements.
Classroom-based training involves a minimum of 15 sessions, running full-time from 9 am to 5 pm each day over three weeks. The self-paced theoretical knowledge study takes approximately 30-60 hours. Students must also fulfill a minimum of 120 hours of supervised work placement in their own time.
To work in aged care in Perth, a Certificate III in Individual Support is essential. The course must be completed through the aged care elective stream to be effective in the industry.
While personal care to a family member is possible without certification, it is not recommended. Without completing the course, caregivers won’t fully understand the requirements, safe work practices, and legal responsibilities.
No. While a part of the course is completed online, practical training is crucial for skills development. Thus, there is no online or distance learning available for aged care courses in Perth.
Necessary skills include practical training in infection prevention, control policies, and assisting clients with medication.
Emotionally, aged care work in Perth can be challenging. However, for a compassionate individual, the career outcomes are just as rewarding.
Aged care workers face various challenges, providing direct client care to people in confronting situations. Palliative care workers are exposed to death, providing comfort at the end of life. Any aged care worker may need to identify and report abuse.
Finding work, placement, or volunteer opportunities in aged care in Perth depends on career goals. Online searches reveal aged care facilities with volunteer opportunities.
The facility where practical placement occurs may allow volunteering afterwards and could be a future employer. If struggling to find opportunities, the trainer can guide you.
Yes, work placement is integral to a Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing). A simulated workplace environment can’t substitute real workplaces in ensuring you’ve embodied the care outcomes of an aged care course.
If you’d like to do more than just provide ageing support to people in need, you can expand your specialty by undertaking further study to advance your career. Healthcare requires a diverse range of skill sets, and the best opportunities for further studies include some of the following:
In Perth, an aged care course can be tax-deductible if working with the elderly, considering self-education as upskilling or maintaining a position. Check with an accountant or tax specialist for details.
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